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GJ54 YFX

2004 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

434,127 mi
Last recorded434,127 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 YFX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 434,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 417,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 413,152 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 413,152 miles

Fuel pipe insecure top of engine (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 394,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 359,897 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 359,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 326,282 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 326,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 317,758 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 317,662 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2013 297,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 297,190 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake effort is below the normal expected for this make of vehicle and even though it as passed the roller brake test investigation is advised.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 249,451 miles

rear silencer bracket missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 218,098 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 217,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 217,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 210,723 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 210,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 159,581 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 159,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 146,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 122,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 99,580 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyres worn close to legal limits

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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GJ54 YFX is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,209 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ54 YFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ54 YFX registered?

GJ54 YFX is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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